Health & Wellness Section :: Page 30

• A therapy dog in need of some help

  By Diane ChiddisterJanuary 19, 2012

  

  Recently, Diane Davis discovered that her dog has a congenital malformation on her left knee, which causes pain and lameness. Consequently, Raskel can’t walk on slippery hospital floors like other service dogs.

• Connect through yoga to goals for the new year

  By Lauren HeatonJanuary 13, 2012

  

  Jen Ater will lead a yoga workshop at the library this Saturday to welcome in the new year.

• A passion for women’s health

  By Diane ChiddisterDecember 29, 2011

  

  When she talks about why she chose to specialize in women’s health, Dr. Jennifer Frey frequently uses the word “empower.” She wants to empower women to give birth in the way that they want and beyond that, to make the choices that keep them healthy and strong.

• Singing from, and for, the heart

  By Diane ChiddisterNovember 17, 2011

  

  Singing brings people together in a way that unites and enriches, according to the organizers of “Singing from the Heart,” a Yellow Springs Community Sing that takes place next weekend.

• Shake your booty for good cause

  By Megan BachmanNovember 10, 2011

  

  Zumba is exercise in disguise. The fitness classes feel more like a dance party than grueling workout

• Create the power to grow

  By Lauren HeatonNovember 3, 2011

  

  Local food has many meanings, but to Bob Jurick, having access to food locally is a social justice issue. People should be able to walk or drive a couple of blocks and buy fresh, healthy food at a reasonable cost.

• Vigilant for good, quick food

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 27, 2011

  

  Wendy Copper and her business partner have taken an initial step toward their goal by releasing their first food product, Organic Superfood Oat-based Cereal.

• Voters to decide on healthcare

  By Megan BachmanOctober 20, 2011

  Health insurance reform in Ohio and the quality of local healthcare services will be affected by the outcome of two election issues on the Nov. 8 ballot.

• Local vendors support the purchase of a service dog

  By Lauren HeatonSeptember 16, 2011

  

  Area vendors are holding a fundraiser to help local resident Ashton Gueth get a service dog for his diabetes.

• Alley event to support women’s rights

  By Megan BachmanAugust 25, 2011

  

  Legislative attacks on women’s reproductive rights are pushing them “back in the alley,” according to organizers of a local event to protest state and federal efforts to limit abortion.